Why Socrates Died
Dispelling the Myths
(Autor) Robin Waterfield
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Socrates' trial and death together form an iconic moment in Western civilization. The picture we have of it is that a noble man was put to death in a fit of folly by the ancient Athenian democracy. This book presents an account of one of the defining periods of Western civilization.
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Editorial:
Faber & Faber
Formato:
Paperback
Número de páginas:
None
Idioma:
en
ISBN:
9780571235513
Año de publicación:
2009
Fecha publicación:
1 de Enero de 2009
Robin Waterfield
Robin Waterfield is a renowned British writer and translator, best known for his translation of Greek classics such as "The Histories" by Herodotus and "The Republic" by Plato. His literary style is characterized by clarity and precision, making ancient texts accessible to modern readers. His contributions to literature include bringing ancient wisdom to a wider audience.